Potato and Ham Casserole

Potato and Ham Casserole is a comforting, baked dish originating from American home cooking, particularly popular in the Midwest and South. It typically combines diced potatoes, cooked ham, and a creamy sauce (often made with cheese, cream of mushroom soup, or sour cream), topped with cheese or a crunchy breadcrumb layer.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and fat from the cheese and cream-based sauce, with a moderate amount of protein from the ham. A typical serving provides a good source of potassium and vitamin C from the potatoes, along with B vitamins and iron from the ham, with a rough calorie range of 350-450 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	150 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this casserole is a staple of American 'comfort food' and potluck gatherings, representing a hearty, economical way to use leftover ham, especially after holidays. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of energy and provides a complete protein profile when combining the ham with the starchy potatoes.